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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    In Search Of The North Pole

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,102 views

    In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Long, O Lord? How Long? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,326 views

    Though the Lord shall judge the nation that practice wickedness, how shall we who follow Christ respond to the evil embraced and promoted within our culture?

    When the child of God sins, that child knows that God does not ignore that sin. Because He loves us, the LORD disciplines His people, and His discipline will not be pleasant. God’s discipline was never intended to be pleasant. Divine discipline is intended to impose … well, discipline! Indeed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    An Insufficient Religion

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    Prominent psychologists have referred to man as being "incurably religious". The Bible supports this view. There is no shortage of religion in the world but there is a shortage of truth.

    AN INSUFFICIENT RELIGION "For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the covering so narrow that one cannot wrap himself in it." Isaiah 28:20 Prominent psychologists have referred to man as being "incurably religious". The Bible supports this view. There is no shortage of religion in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Walk Of Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    Jesus always confronted religious actions that hindered the walk of a true believer. In our society we are called to walk in His example

    THE FORWARD WALK– PART ONE “THE FORWARD WALK OF CONFRONTATION” MATTHEW 21:12-13; MATT. 23:4-34 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter.  Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs  Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Belongs To God Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    As Jesus addresses the attacks of the religious leaders, He teaches us how to be good stewards, good citizens, and good students of the Word.

    For more Bible studies visit: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org At the end of the previous chapter Jesus has just had encounter with the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law who demanded to know His authority. Jesus would not tell them unless they expressed an opinion about John the Baptist’s authority - ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "Watch Them Dawgs" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to WATCH-OUT and AVOID churches and religious leaders who are only concern about their outward appearance.

    1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) 29 January 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Churches and religious leaders who are only concern about how believers “outwardly look” should be avoided. REFERENCES: 1 Sam 13:14 – KJV (But now thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come And Have Breakfast

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    Jesus calls us to relationship, to sabbath-rest. When will we realize this is not about religious or ’spiritual’ activity? We are called to BE not DO.

    Introducing Sabbath The sweetest sounding words that my wife ever speaks to me are very powerful. They arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that doesn’t pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

    Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Generosity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,351 views

    Generosity isn’t something religious fanatics do; it’s a lifestyle of sharing Christ’s love that enriches the giver.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes ”Generosity” Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I worked for a Colonel who wasn’t very generous with advice. I’d go to his office, seeking guidance, only to leave empty-handed. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Where's Jesus?

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,103 views

    Do we really want to "see Jesus" and experience His fire or are we going to settle for religious acts and pious practices.

    WHERE’S JESUS? On Easter Sunday morning Mary Magdalene exclaimed: "The Lord has been taken away and I do not know where they have put Him" (John 20:13). I can relate to Mary Magdalene. I don’t know about you, but I don’t hear much talk about Jesus anymore. You can attend Church for weeks at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    An Incomplete Job

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,916 views

    This sermon encourages listeners to move beyond shallow religious ritualism and to allow God to touch the inner man and deal with the sin in the heart.

    Introduction: (To introduce this sermon I played a short video clip showing a man washing his truck. The truck is parked in front of a house in the driveway. As you watch the video the man is meticulous in his washing. He covers every inch of the truck. He polishes the chrome. He washes every wheel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    Jesus teaches the religious leaders, that what we believe about him does make a difference, he is both Christ and Lord.

    This morning we finish our series on Jesus’ “Teachings on the way to the cross,” because we are almost to the cross. This coming Thursday night is Jesus’ arrest and the morning of Good Friday is Jesus’ crucifixion. Next Sunday we gather for the most important day in the calendar for us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    A message that challenges the religious mindset as we know it. This message challenges us to believe that Jesus is the primary foundation and man is the secondary.

    A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus There are three type of people in the church 1) Coming out of a storm 2) Going to a storm 3) In a storm Storms are not purposeless but rather purposeful The purpose of a storm is to come to test the quality of three Areas. Test the quality of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,070 views

    Some say that religion is merely moral rules to control behavior, Jesus transcends religious rules to address a deeper spiritual need.

    Introduction Some people have said that religion is the development of myths and stories to provide moral principles to control human behavior…to create moral rules in order to control social behavior. There are certainly some destructive tendencies that social groups would want to contain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Connecting The Messianic Dots

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 2,658 views

    Here is one of the most gracious revelations of Jesus to the religious leaders of His day. God is a revealer of the truth, and we need to listen.

    Passage: Matthew 22:41-46 Intro: Have you ever helped a small child do a connect the dots puzzle? 1. pretty easy if you can count. 2. but small children need help to understand the concept, and then with that help they can complete the puzzle. 3. Jesus has been under attack in the days ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free